How to Remove an Old Burn Scar? Q: I have a burn scar on my body that is 18 years old. It is very thick and hard. Is it possible to remove it by any medicine or cream? -By Sadika Afrose Reply: Surgical removal of the scar would be the only option. Though there are […]
Painful Testicular Lump Q: Doctor, I am a 31 years old male. I have found today that my right testicle has a painful lump. For the last two three months, I have also experienced a very great pain in my pelvic area and lower back. I am now thinking that I am suffering from testicular […]
Complication of Back Pain- Numbness in Leg Q: I am a 33 year old female, weighing 150 lbs. I felt a sudden left leg numbness for less than 3 minutes. I moved my leg a and stretched it, which stopped the pain, but it came back after a minute. I did a stretch again, then […]
Vertebrobasilar Artery Insufficiency Q: I am a 38 year old male and a medical lab technician. I have been having tinnitus in right ear since 2001. Before that I faced problem with double vision. Now my symptoms include vertigo, giddiness, headache and vomiting sensation. I consulted neuro-physician. He checked my BP, which was 140/92, and […]
Guidelines for TSH Level in Pregnancy With Reference Range Q: Follow-up of a hypothyroid patient trying to get pregnant. Reply: Since you are positive for AMA, just remember that you are prone to be hypothyroid after getting pregnant. Presence of AMA in one’s body increases the risk of repeated autoimmune disturbances. You understand that thyroid […]
Effect of Thyroid on Pregnancy Follow up of a case of miscarriage at 11 weeks. Q: I truly appreciate your prompt response to my query. I forgot to mention that I am under treatment for thyroid, however we planned pregnancy only after it was completely under control. During pregnancy, TSH test was well under normal […]
Pregnancy After Missed Abortion Q: Hi, I am a mother of 5 year old and was pregnant recently again that was 11 weeks through. Then there was a light brown discharge which was confirmed to be a missed abortion on ultrasound today. I was told that the fetus did not grow after 6th week. It […]
Knee Injuries in Sports and Running Q: I am a 14 year old female. I have had this problem for years, but it is becoming more frequent. When I use a kicking motion while I swim, it begins to pop and causes extreme discomfort, but not pain. I play basketball a lot, which could contribute […]
Adult Onset Still’s Disease and Breast Feeding Q: How can I control my Still’s Disease flares up symptoms, while breastfeeding my 3 1/2 weeks old daughter? Symptoms include joint pain in hips, hands, wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, back, and shoulders. These are accompanied by mild fevers with temperature of 99.8 F and fatigue. I get […]
Case of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Q: I’m a 34 year old female who has been in contact with a baby who has hand, foot and mouth disease. Now I have mouth sores on the inside of my cheeks. My concern is the severe headache that I haven’t been able to get rid of […]
